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Patent GB-2393807-A (GB)
Title: Tablet computer with built in radio receiver for receiving signals from a wireless AV input device.
Inventor: LIU JEFFERSON
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A tablet personal computer 20 capable of switching devices for displaying output and receiving input comprising a touch LCD monitor 203, an input connector 215 for connecting a wired input device 40 and a motherboard 205, the motherboard being electrically connected to the touch LCD monitor and comprises at least a central processing unit and a built-in radio receiver 207 which receives signals from an wireless input device eg a wireless AV transmitter, a wireless key-in device etc. When in to form of an AV transmitter, the contents of the CPU operation is transmitted to an external wireless audio-video receiver connected to an external monitor. An output display switch 217 which transmits the CPU content to the transmitter 211 may also responds to the signals provided from the transmitter via the radio receiver to disable the tablet monitor when the external monitor is functioning so as to save power. The radio receiver may also receive signals from wireless key-in devices.
Patent GB-2383900-A (GB)
Title: CMOS image sensor
Inventor: YANG WOODWARD
IPC: H01L31/0352
Filed: 1999-03-01
Abstract: The image sensing device comprises a low-voltage pinned photodiode LVPD sensor and a depletion mode transfer transistor Tx which transfers photo-generated charge into a floating N+ region. A reset depletion mode transistor Rx is also provided. Enhancement mode drive and select NMOS transistors are provided in P-well 605.When excess charge is generated in the photodiode it can flow to the floating N+ region, which reduces excess charge overflowing into adjacent pixels, and thereby reduces the occurrence of blooming.
Patent GB-2397626-A (GB)
Title: Wind or water turbine
Inventor: MULLENGER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A turbine 301 for generating electrical power from a flowing fluid comprises a mast 303 having a rotation axis. At least two blades 305 are supported on opposite sides of the mast 303. The blades 305 pivot about an axis which is perpendicular to the mast axis between a feathered position perpendicular to the mast axis and a driving position of between five and ninety degrees to the mast axis. In use, a blade 305 moving into the flow is in the feathered position and when moving with the flow in a driving position. The turbine may have lower 306 and upper 305 blade sets which may be coupled so that they move at the same time. Additional vanes (14, 16, Fig 2) may facilitate pivoting of the blades 305. Torque limiting means may be provided and the blades 305 may be controlled by hydraulic rams (356, Fig 7), which may in turn be controlled by a sensing vane (360, Fig 8).
Patent GB-2406200-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to onboard equipment for aircraft and the like
Inventor: STOKES PETER DAVID
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: An emergency lighting system for an aircraft comprises networked light units 501 that communicate wirelessly with a master controller 502 to switch the light units 501 on in an emergency Each unit 501 has its own battery power source and is arranged to conserve power consumption by cycling between an operable (awake) condition in which it can communicate with the master controller 502 and an inoperable (sleep) condition wherein the wake-up time is approximately 1 millisecond or less.
Patent GB-2392095-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic compositions for modulating the immune response in a mammal and use thereof
Inventor: POTTER BARRY VICTOR LLOYD
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (Ia): wherein A and B are independently selected from a cyclic ring, wherein each of which cyclic rings A and B may be optionally substituted at least one ring position; and L is a suitable linker; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the manufacture of a medicament for use in inhibiting ADP-ribosyl cyclase.
Patent GB-2393928-A (GB)
Title: Blank feeding method
Inventor: NAKAO YASUHIRO
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A method of feeding a blank (31) for plastic working by cutting a billet (11), comprising the steps of assembling a tubular jig (12) by stacking a plurality of ring-shaped members (15 to 18) having a coefficient of linear expansion smaller than that of the billet and an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the billet, inserting the billet into the assembled jig, heating the billet and the jig to a temperature at which the billet is semi-molten, and cutting the billet to at least one blank by moving the adjacent ring-shaped rings in the directions opposite to each other, whereby a production cost can be reduced since a cutting tool is not required for cutting the billet and, accordingly, the wear of the wedge of the cutting tool is not produced, a productivity can be increased since the billet can be cut into a plurality of pieces at a time and, since the blank can be fed together with the ring-shaped members, the blank need not be re-heated and, accordingly, the productivity can be increased.
Patent GB-2399468-A (GB)
Title: Deskewing global clock skew using localized adjustable delay circuits
Inventor: LIU DEAN
IPC: H03L7/081
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A method for reducing global clock skew by referencing a first point on an integrated circuit (80) to which to align other points on the integrated circuit (80) is provided. Further, an integrated circuit (80) that has localized adjustable delay circuits (84) having adjustable buffers (90) that selectively drive a signal on a clock grid (94) is provided. Further, a technique for using a local DLL (82), one or more phase detectors (86), and one or more adjustable delay circuits (84) connected to portions of a clock grid (94) to reduce clock skew is provided.
Patent GB-2413175-A (GB)
Title: Electrical storage heater for use in a central heating system
Inventor: SINTON PETER
IPC: F24H7/02
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A heating device 100 includes a body of heat storage material 102 having internal air channels 104, means to electrically heat the storage material, and an air-to-liquid heat exchanger 109. The heat exchanger has a liquid inlet 110 and outlet 111, and the heating device has means to circulate air through the heat storage material air channels and the air-to-liquid heat exchanger in a closed circuit arrangement. The heating device is suitable for connection to a central heating system (201 fig 2), and may include a thermostat 105 and a timer unit. The heating means may be electric heating elements, and the timer may be used to ensure the elements are only supplied with off-peak electricity. The central heating system may include a water circulating pump (204 fig 2) adapted to circulate water through heat emitting radiators (202 fig 2) and the air-to-liquid heat exchanger. A further timer/programmer unit (205 fig 2) may control the water circulating pump and the air circulation means. The heat storage material is a ceramic material which may be ceramic bricks 103, and the ceramic material may be surrounded by insulation 106. The air circulating means may be a fan unit 112.
Patent GB-2403158-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a metal wood-type golf club
Inventor: SOLHEIM JOHN A
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A wood-type golf club head includes a substantially hollow body 302 wherein the hosel is substantially isolated from the top wall of the body. The hosel 402 is attached to the heel region 304 of the bottom wall and extends upwardly through a hosel cavity 106. A hosel sleeve 410 is preferably provided to substantially isolate the top wall of the club head body from the hosel. Preferably the hosel includes a necked-down region 418 that can be used to alter the hosel position.
Patent GB-2406827-A (GB)
Title: A secure two part smart card transaction system
Inventor: KHAN AFZAL MUHAMMAD
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: An inactive card (smart card) bears only part of a code (or key) on its chip. For every transaction, to activate the card, an electronic shoe device on the card is inserted into the socket of an electronic device such as a PDA, computer, watch or mobile phone. This device has a battery operated chip loaded with the remainder of an algorithmic code (or key). This is transferred into the chip on the card to provide a complete new operational code to activate the card for use in a single transaction, each new code deleting the used one. The card may serve as a bank or credit card, an electronic passport or identity card, a travel pass, or a secure access control device in an access control system. As a separate code is used for each transaction and all important information is divided between the card and the electronic device, the card is immune to forgery.
Patent GB-2416687-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit with step stool
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A47B83/00
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A storage unit 202 adapted to accommodate the weight of a user on an upper surface 210 thereof, the storage unit comprising at least one retractable handle 220 movable between a first, stored, configuration and a second, extended, configuration, wherein the at least one retractable handle is operable in the second configuration, to offer support to a user when standing on the storage unit. A collapsible step 224 may also be included.
Patent GB-2406544-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having guiding means for positioning cartridge in carriage
Inventor: HARADA KAZUMASA
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: An ink cartridge (5, fig. 4A) is provided capable of being removably held in an ink cartridge accommodation portion simply by pushing in the cartridge (5, fig. 4A) in an insertion direction. The ink cartridge (5, fig. 4A) is mounted on a carriage (4, fig. 2) having a cartridge accommodation portion. The ink cartridge (5, fig. 4A) is provided with a recess (31) formed in a wall thereof. Disposed within the recess (31) is a guiding structure (32) which cooperates with a fixing member (12, fig.3) of said carriage (4, fig. 2) to position the cartridge (5, fig. 4A) correctly within. The guide structure (32) comprises a plurality of slanted surfaces that form a guide path for the fixing member (12, fig.3). The path of the guide structure (32) may be M-shaped.
Patent GB-2404195-A (GB)
Title: Non-scratch flooring top coat
Inventor: KHORASANI MANNY
IPC: E04F15/12
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A material (1) is comprised of one or more resins (3) and a plurality of power components (2). In the preferred embodiment the filler components are ellipses or polyhedron with a substantially spherical shape and are manufactured from a durable hard material such as ceramic glass or a polymer. When applied, the material imparts on the surface a smoothly undulating surface.
Patent GB-2421449-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for electrically treating a fluid in a conduit
Inventor: STEFANINI DANIEL
IPC: B03C1/033
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: Apparatus for treating a fluid in a conduit comprises at least one core element 11 of magnetically conductive material adapted to be mounted to a conduit 10 and means for establishing radio frequency magnetic fluxes in the core element. The apparatus is suitable for generating an electromagnetic field in a fluid to be treated. Preferably the conduit 10 is a pipe of plastic or copper, surrounded by a plurality of the core elements each made of a ferrite material contained within a casing and arranged in a spaced pattern but joined by fasteners to one another at an end portion. Advantageously a primary coil of electrical conductor is disposed in a housing 24 surrounding the core element and connected by wiring 25 to the radio frequency signal generator which generates signals to establish radio frequency electric fields in fluid such as water contained with the conduit. Desirably any particles suspended in the water will acquire a charge causing particles to flocculate prior to a filtration step.
Patent GB-2410335-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a downhole antenna
Inventor: SINCLAIR PAUL L
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a downhole antenna comprising a housing having an outer surface and a longitudinally bored inner cavity, the outer surface having a first slot and a corresponding second slot extending from the outer surface to the longitudinally bored inner cavity; a first removable downhole antenna segment disposed in the first slot in a first transverse cross section of the housing, the first removable downhole antenna segment comprising at least one coil to inductively couple a signal from the longitudinally bored inner cavity to the earth formation. A second removable downhole antenna segment interchangeable with the first removable downhole antenna segment, disposed in the corresponding second slot, the second slot in a second transverse cross section of the housing, the second removable downhole antenna segment comprising at least one coil to inductively couple a signal from the earth formation to the longitudinally bored inner cavity.
Patent GB-2410173-A (GB)
Title: Cup with vented bottom
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH MARTIN
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A container such as a spill-proof cup 10 has venting means 48 to admit air into it when a vacuum is created such as by drinking therefrom. The venting means are formed in a flexible elastomeric membrane 46 integrally formed (eg co-moulded) with the lower end of the container. The membrane may embrace an inwardly extending flange 34 of the bottom of the cup. The venting means 48 may comprise a circular pattern of resealable apertures serving as a pressure-actuated one-way valve. The cup body 10 may be of polypropylene and the membrane of thermoplastic elastomer. The cup may have a removable lid 24 with a drinking spout 26.
Patent GB-2426073-A (GB)
Title: Optical modulator
Inventor: MURDOCH GAYLE
IPC: G02F1/035
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: An integrated optical modulator comprising: ```an insulating substrate 14 ```an insulating ridge 15 extending upwardly from the substrate, the ridge comprising an electrically conducting layer 16 within the ridge above the substrate; ```an optical waveguide 18,19 positioned on the ridge and extending down through the ridge to the conducting layer; ```an electrical contact 24,25 on the optical waveguide; ```a travelling wave electrode 20,21 on the upper surface of the substrate; and, ```an electrically conducting air-bridge 22,23 extending from the electrical contact to the travelling wave electrode. The optical modulator of the present invention does not have a conducting layer below the travelling wave electrode. This arrangement reduces transmission loss, capacitive effects and the risk of shorting.
Patent GB-2426576-A (GB)
Title: Light sensor module comprising a plurality of elements in a close-tiled arrangement
Inventor: MATHEWSON ALAN
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A light sensor module 1 comprises a plurality of light sensing elements 2 such as avalache photodiodes arranged on a substrate 4. The elements cooperate in use to produce a combined output signal indicative of an overall level of light falling on the elements 2. Each element 2 comprises a light input surface 16 arranged to face away from the substrate 4 and an opposed surface 18 arranged to face towards the substrate 4. Each element 2 is arranged to make electrical connection 8 to the substrate 4 through the opposed surface 18 leaving the sides 19 of the element 2 substantially free. This enables adjacent elements 2 to sit closely together to form a close-tiled arrangement of the elements 2 covering a large area. Each element may comprise silicon photo multiplier circuitry and may be flip-chip bonded to the substrate.
Patent GB-2421535-A (GB)
Title: A lifting clamp for lifting sleepers
Inventor: WIDLROITHER OTTO
IPC: E01B29/10
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A lifting clamp (5) for lifting sleepers (s) comprises a clamp carrier (7), vertically adjustable by means of a lifting drive (9) with two clamp parts (11) which are squeezable towards one another by a drive (13) and each has a contact part (12), positioned underneath a pivot axis (10), for gripping the sleeper (2). The clamp carrier (7) is provided with a limiting stop (14), underneath the pivot axes (10) and between the same, which is elongated as centring legs (15) in the direction of lower ends (16) of the two clamp parts (11). Clamp parts have contact parts (12) which have V-shaped indentation. The lifting clamp is provided with a centring rod (21), extending parallel to the lifting drive (9) and is vertically adjustable in a guide (23).
Patent GB-2443819-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for inhibiting intracellular aggregate formation
Inventor: WOOTEN MARIE W
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating the formation of intracellular aggregates are provided, in particular TRAF6 mediated intracellular aggregate formation. Additionally, methods and compositions for identifying modulators of intracellular aggregate formation are provided, for example methods for identifying compositions that inhibit or reduce the formation of intracellular aggregate formation.
Patent GB-2439097-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Injector and Associated Swirler
Inventor: SURIA FEDERICO
IPC: F23R3/14
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A fuel injector (32 fig 2) has at least one associated swirler (38,42,44, fig 2). The swirler has an outer periphery 60 and an inner periphery 58 arranged coaxially about an axis and a plurality of vanes 50 spaced circumferentially and extending between the inner and outer periphery. Adjacent vanes define a vane passage 62 having a pressure surface and an opposing suction surface, and the vanes are radially inclined at an angle of between 5 and 20 degrees to the true radius of the injector. The fuel injector may include a prefilmer (46 fig 2), having at least one fuel aperture. The injector may be used in a gas turbine combustion system, and the arrangement improves the pressure distribution through the swirler passages, and consequently atomisation of fuel and reduced NOx.
Patent GB-2424889-A (GB)
Title: Gene expression technique
Inventor: SLEEP DARRELL
IPC: C12N15/67
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing heterologous protein comprising: (a) providing a host cell comprising a 2m-family plasmid, the plasmid comprising a gene encoding a protein comprising the sequence of a chaperone protein and a gene encoding a heterologous protein; (b) culturing the host cell in a culture medium under conditions that allow the expression of the gene encoding the chaperone protein and the gene encoding a heterologous protein; (c) purifying the thus expressed heterologous protein from the cultured host cell or the culture medium.
Patent GB-2424891-A (GB)
Title: Impact-modified blends
Inventor: RUGUNOVA MARINA
IPC: C08L77/02
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A tri-block copolymer is disclosed for use in thermoplastic blends of polyamide and polyphenylene ether, preferably also including polystyrene. The tri-block copolymer comprises an aromatic block, an olefin midblock, and an alkyl(meth)acrylate block.
Patent GB-2427895-A (GB)
Title: Window Mounted Automatic Pet Door
Inventor: NOYES CROSBY
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A window mounted automatic pet door device having a pet-specific identification component whereby only authorized animals are permitted to access the pet door. The device is intended to solve problems inherent in the prior art by providing for installation and use of the device in a window, including upper floor windows, without significantly modifying the window unit, thereby increasing the availability of suitable installation locations and appealing to pet owners who do not wish to structurally modify their homes. It also provides a pet access platform component to give a pet a convenient structure for approaching the device when it is installed above ground or floor level.
Patent GB-2443839-A (GB)
Title: Interconnected Combustion Chambers
Inventor: WILBRAHAM NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: F23C6/00
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A combustion apparatus includes a first combustor (A) connected to a second combustor (B) by way of a passage which includes a device for increasing the velocity of a flow. During operation, the combustion products produced by the first and second combustors exit the combustors 36 to drive a turbine, and a portion of the combustion product of the first combustor 38 passes along the passage and are accelerated, such that it penetrates deep into the second combustor, thereby assisting in mixing of the fuel and air in the second combustor. The passage may include a swirler 32, which may be of an axial or radial type, and may also include an air inlet port 40. During the initial stage of operation, the passage may permit a flame ignited in the first combustor to be accelerated through the passage into the second combustor, where it ignites a flame from fuel and air supplied to the second combustor. The apparatus may also be employed in an arrangement, in which two or more master combustors, equivalent to the above first combustor, are connected to a slave combustor, equivalent to the above second combustor, by respective passages, and some of the combustion products of the master combustors are mixed with those of the slave combustor and re-burned in the slave combustor.
Patent GB-2444064-A (GB)
Title: Friction braking mechanism, preferably for a stroller
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A braking mechanism, preferably for a stroller, comprising a brake drum fixed 14 to a wheel, a connector 12 having a pivot (121, fig 2) and a pair of brake shoes 13 pivotally connected (151, fig 2) to a base and having a slot (131, fig 2) to slidably receive the pivot (121, fig 2) of the connector, wherein when the connector is moved the pair of brake shoes 13 are pivoted relative to the base 15 so as to contact the brake 14. The connector is preferably connected to a cable 10 which is preferably spring biased 11. The brake pads and/or the brake band may be serrated (figs 6A and B).
Patent GB-2430086-A (GB)
Title: High phase order ac machine with short pitch winding
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY
IPC: H02K3/28
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: A high phase order alternating current rotating machine is disclosed having an inverter drive that provides more than three phases of drive waveform of harmonic order H, and characterized in that the windings of the machine have a pitch of less than 180 rotational degrees. Preferably the windings are connected together in a mesh, star or delta connection. A method for operating a high phase order induction motor is also disclosed, involving electrically connecting N windings into a mesh connection with a value of   W  that provides a substantial range in speed/torque relation when operating with at least two out of first, second and third harmonic, low order harmonics being the most efficient.
Patent GB-2432244-A (GB)
Title: Fault processing for direct memory access address translation
Inventor: MADUKKARUMUKUMANA RAJESH
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to process faults in a direct memory access address translation. A register set stores global control or status information for fault processing of a fault generated by an input/output (I/O) transaction requested by an I/O device. An address translation structure translates a guest physical address to a host physical address. The guest physical address corresponds to the I/O transaction and is mapped to a domain. The address translation structure has at least an entry associated with the domain and domain-specific control information for the fault processing.